KZ - PRX

I like t10 pro but I have a small preference for PRX. I am tempted to buy something huge and stupid like timeless 2 or Shody P20...

I love my KZ PRX.

SGOR Luna is a great pick when it goes on discount for under 30usd. Probably the cheapest Planar alongside the KZ PRX when it runs on discount as well Dark version with gold ring makes it look like a Lunar Eclipse. Good looking without screaming for visual attention https://preview.redd.it/2eeor705s7yf1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0322f06cc0435c069c485b030cfa40b608336f1

I hate KZ, but i was told to try the PRX, and they synergize amazingly well with my Retro Nano So i have the cheapo setup which is the retro nano with KZ PRX and the expensive setup which is the Aful P7 with the BTR17. really amazing what you can get for 50 bucks today.

Did you try to eq the PRX? i've read a lot comments that planars are easy to eq and that make the prx an even greater value for a first planar. For example in here [https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1i6i1mc/kz\_prx\_are\_here\_slightly\_disappointed/](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1i6i1mc/kz_prx_are_here_slightly_disappointed/) . When i get some time i'll try to play with the eq. I got the PRX for $18 (anniver Aliexpress sale) and i came from a KZ castor bass like OP and yes you can clearly note the difference in bass. I use the PRX with an Onix Alpha Xl1 and it sounds great.

I was just curious, i love my PRX but i paid the half during Aliex anniversary

It depends how much are you willing to pay for trying a planar. I was looking for the same 1 month ago and i went for the KZ PRX after watching an AndyAudioVault video, in the comments there are a lot of people happy with the PRX. I bought it for less than 1/3 of the price of the Shozy p20 so it was a quick buy and i'm using an Onix alpha xl1 dongle DAC that gives the needed power. The KZ PRX, the SGOR Luna, the Artti t10, the Shozy p20 are all great first planars. But go to youtube and look for "Akros Shozy p20", he made a review and compared it with other planars and in every review he makes of planars for around $200 he includes the Shozy p20, because is a cheaper version of the HIDIZS MP145, both have the same driver. So if the prices are similar like in your case i would go for the Shozy p20

You liked it? I bought it, but I don't like it that much. Also don't like the metal feel

Kz prx a good starting point

NiceHCK F1 Pro and ARTTI T10. Have also tried KZ PRX, Letshuoer S08, and Kiwi Ears Aether.

I think I prefer KZ Zenith compared to PRX... there is something with PRX sound that I do not quite like.. hard to pin point to what it is. KZ PRX is detailed but somehow I dun quite like it as much. And you definitely need to use a more powerful source to run it like balanced output from a DAC AMP, I mean you can use 3.5mm if it provides enough power. My favorite IEM is still CCA Hydro.

I have enjoyed this so far. Comparing shure aonic 215 to KZ PRX. Messing with eq, different programs, got BT for the PRX vs dongle, upgraded cables, got a case for the iems... maybe now I need a DAP. And maybe another non planar pair...

In pr series, prx

Yeah considering the price.

Saga is really literally worth every coin. It's musicality is truly amazing. Prx, castor pro are also one of the most competitive iem for price.

I've got both. To be honest, KZ PRX are better in technicalities, but they do have that planar "timbre", and the ARTTI T10 are better for me due to that slight bump in the 1-3kHz region. Oh, and the accessories.

My recommendations: NiceHCK F1 Pro. On sale, they're like $65.00. Bright V-shaped, they feel very balanced, and ARTTI T10. On sale, they're like $50.00. Mid-centric V-shaped. They feel very balanced. ARTTI T10 Pro. On sale, they're like $90.00. Warm, they feel darker but with details. KZ PRX. On sale, they're like $60.00 on Amazon US. On AliExpress, they're like $30.00, or even less. Classic V-shaped, but well done. Source: trust me, bro. https://preview.redd.it/dh3zmb1ot7jf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=51578f4aaca377c78b896ed66b85e9656bfe750c

I've tried some planars in the sub $100.00 category (budget restrictions), and I really love the planar sound. So far, I've tried the ARTTI T10, KZ PRX, ARTTI T10 Pro (right on the pic), and NiceHCK F1 Pro (left on the pic). If you've tried planar magnetic IEMs (pure or hybrid), which ones have been your fav? Mine are the ARTTI T10 Pro, but not by far.

I'd love to try the Shozy P20, but I haven't found them at a good price yet (I got the ARTTI T10 for $30.00, the KZ PRX for $26.00, the ARTTI T10 Pro for free and the NiceHCK F1 Pro for $41.00). How are the Sgor Luna compared to the ARTTI T10?

https://preview.redd.it/z4nkiur6ns4f1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ab68be31f702fa1d22d1f456fb7d10210441f8a I bought them for 30$ waiting them to arrive. Expectations are high since I loved the PRX

I know, and my PRX I got it for even cheaper (26$) so it was a must. Loving the new KZ, tried the earlier "new tuning" with the ZSN Pro 2 and honestly there were glimpses of what was about to come. Glad it turned to be good

They're quite similar but I find that the PRX can give you some really nice results when EQ'ing. I like both because you can get lovely and warm vocals with the prx but you can also get something similar to the Punch Audio Martilo with the AM16 without sacrificing much. The AM16 is very capable too. Still, I would give an edge over the PRX. You can try the eq I use on mine if you want https://preview.redd.it/8xtyci47hfff1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=84f66a93d413c2d1e91c3fa487ad7aaaa28998d6 Yeah, I reduced treble quite a "bit" but trust me when I say that if you try it you won't be disappointed On Walkplay the pre gain is automatic but if you use other software the pre gain is -2.3db

As you said, pr2 and PR3. Not prx. Prx is really tbh and I'm saying this as a person who only bought it to see if kz had already found the formula to cheaper Planars. I find it in many ways superior to the Short Luna which i also own but idk about the p20 since I don't have one. Prx vs T10, T10 wins but not really by much, it's more detailed and the soundstage a bit wider but at the same time the treble is harsher in some moments, something that incredible, the prx isn't

The PR2 has been retuned twice. The first time ruined the stellar original sound signature by making the treble unbearable. The second time fixed the terrible treble of the first retune but the overall sound signature still wasn't as good as the original release. If you want a very good budget planar set, just get a KZ PRX. It's the most recent planar release by KZ and has a newer, updated driver.

If you’re already set on the Hydro (great choice, btw), between the PRX and EW300, I’d personally go with the **EW300**—fantastic tuning and detail for the price. PRX is solid but leans a bit more into that classic KZ V-shape, whereas the EW300 is more refined and balanced. As for **DSP vs. non-DSP**, if you're using a good DAC/AMP or want more flexibility, go for the **non-DSP** version. But if you're plugging straight into a phone or laptop and want a clean, optimized sound without worrying about extra gear, DSP is a great plug-and-play option. What kind of music do you mostly listen to?

Out of dozens upon dozens,  Might be the KZ PRX with a bit of a bass boost goes boom for how enjoyable they are. That said actual best might be Moondrop Kadenz rn. PRX for relaxin tho 

I have to say, they have improved a lot over the years. Now i have in daily use the KZ PRX and the KZ Castor bass edition, they sound great even on high volumes, but last weekend i tested the first IEMs i bought from KZ, the EDX PRO and, wow, what an evolution, at low volume they sound ok, but you put some volume there and they sound awfull to say the least. I had too the KZ ZS10 PRO X, they are better than the EDX but they have too shrill high notes on high volumes, thats why i have gone to the Castors and now the PRX, they sound fantastic for the price in my opinion.

I use kz prx it has nice bass. The explosions sound big and the vr enhances the experience and I play games with dolby atmos enabled so the sound became somewhat 3d But since then i upgraded to a sony ier z1r and looking forward to get Fatfreq Grand Maestro after I have enough extra cash

Prx has nice bass and staging and I just plug it into the headphones jack of pc. Prx so good I got rid of my other cheap IEMs. It's similar to my experience with Hidizs mp145 but prx has stronger sub bass rumble and I love it

Planars would be a great upgrade, I have the Zero 2 and Zero Reds as well. Just scored a KZ PRX and they are just fantastic, blowing away the Zeros. So much better clarity and detail, but not lacking in bass either. Beautiful open presentation, heavenly tunes! But they're hard to drive though, I'm currently not portable, using a THX 789, sometimes kicking into high gain. But my DAP can't power them directly, have to use my portable amp that puts out a watt, which it sounds fine on.

My other IEMs are the Hidizs MP145, KZ PRX and ZAR, Rosefinch, Zero Red, Zero 2, and ancient Ety ER4S. I mostly just listen to the Punch, MP145 and ZAR for portable. I love classic rock the most like Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Beatles, Dylan, Zeppelin, etc. But I listen to everything, love classical and jazz, and EDM and Hip-hop and bassy pop, soul.

The EW300 would be a solid choice. But I would look at inefficient planars which you're able to drive. I have the KZ PRX, sensitivity is pretty low but when driven properly is awesome.

\-7dB Q5 @8kHz and -3dB Q2 @3kHz is a must, rest is for good taste https://preview.redd.it/96dwks1i73df1.jpeg?width=1224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b1988027227185e12ab7fc4336ea8bff2b84d9d

I don’t have much experience with IEMs, but I listen almost exclusively to metal. My first pair was the KZ PRX, which sounded really good to me after heavy bass boost and a cut at 8kHz with parametric EQ — fast bass, good separation, high resolution — but without EQ they were weak for metal. Later I picked up the ISN H20 on sale, and I was worried they might be too bassy for metal. Nope. They handle everything really well, very enjoyable sound. The bass isn’t as fast as on the PRX, but in my opinion it has more detail, air, and a more natural impact. On top of that, the ISN H20 (at least for me) doesn’t need any EQ at all and sounds good from any source. I can recommend both pairs, but if you don’t want to mess around with EQ and don’t mind a warmer tuning, check out the H20.

KZ PRX + EQ are good for metal.

Kz ZVX Pro or PRX for a planar, these are simply brilliant sets. Stomp all over Cadenza.

For the price, KZ PRX with a good balanced cable is a better deal, it's 95% of the way there, for 35 bucks plus a cable.

Get the Kefine klean, and the kz prx

I can suggest the kz prx to add to that, for any precision and detail listening jobs, 35 bucks..

This really depends on you. One thing is for sure, Reddit and YouTube videos mostly promote the same things over and over. If you are not intimately familiar with the equipment, you will be buying stuff that all sounds the same, and does not necessarily match your preferences in any way. Yes, a cheap over ear headphone can be more enjoyable then a cheap IEM. But not always. Again, you need to know what to get, and you won't find out on YouTube (unless you can listen to Russian, those guys just don't care, they don't like it, they say it's junk) But following advice online is a downer, and if you are new, it's very likely that your source, DAP or dongle, is nothing special. It's a hard hobby to get into, really. The best thing to do is get yourself to a big audio store and listen to all sorts of IEMs on all sorts of DAPs and dongles. In this market, there is no correlation between price and value received. None. My $17 KZ ZVX Pro out plays many $100 plus units, just as a random example. There is so much competition. It really doesn't take money to get great sound, it takes knowing your own preferences, avoiding the slew of Harman tuned sets that all sound the same, and knowing the tech, so you know what you are buying. ​Also, Eartips fit is the most important aspect of IEM use. Period. If it's wrong, it will sound like trash. If you buy right, $250 will give you amazing sound. Example, Hiby R3 pro 2, kz ZVX pro, kz prx. You got a good single dd, a good planar, and a good player. Sounds excellent and the Hiby unit has mseb, you can tune it how you want. For better sound then that you will spend $800 or so, and it's not four times better.

I have been really enjoying my KZ PRX, clarity is amazing, bass performance is ridiculous but not overpowering or muddy, [$44 on aliexpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007900337955.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.7.76bcffxhffxhol&algo_pvid=279e10a8-de76-4ed9-a4cb-b625d5cba18a&algo_exp_id=279e10a8-de76-4ed9-a4cb-b625d5cba18a-6&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22176%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%2180.33%2143.38%21%21%21398.09%21214.97%21%402103273e17415641138017130e7c41%2112000042770157149%21sea%21CA%216007678746%21X&curPageLogUid=QE14pGXbZICd&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A) so I figured I might as well try them out and they have not disappointed. They do like power though, so you might be maxing out your volume

kz prx is similar to s14 in performance, so price/perf u get prx.

I have both and I think the PRX driver is pretty much the same as the pr2, tiny differences if any, they just tuned it better  For EQ the PR2 is better cause it's cheaper

I choose planars and DDs. With EQ they can be great! DDs are super cheap, as for planars, I've owned the s12, and KZs PRX, as a platform for EQ, is super close, if not the same, just way cheaper. I could be outta the game with a cheap huaynxin DD, or a KZ pr2 I got for 8 bucks, and EQ.

I know this is probably an unsolicited suggestion but if you do want the kz prx, get them off AliExpress, they're like half the price of the Simgot EW300 on there, and in India, on Indian retail websites both of them cost around the same. The EW300s are better though, having tried both. Cheers.

I probably don't have as many IEMs as many of the people in this community, but being in India, with how prices are, it is crazy to have that many. Anyway, the Simgot EW300 is definitely the best sub 10k iem I've tried thus far. I do plan on getting the Juzear Defiants next month, have heard great things about them as well. But with your budget being exactly the price of the Simgot, I don't think you'll have any regrets getting them. Ps. The Simgot does require EQing to make it suit your taste.

Some may differ, but my two Planar IEMs, my KZ PRX and SGOR Luna sound much better. Better tuning and precision. But, these are power hungry af.

I have a few bassy IEMs. Namely my Rosefinch and the very cheap QKZ ZXT. But I am starting to like the amount of bass my EDC Pro has. It's bassy, but not anywhere near a true basshead IEM level. Even the PRX's bass is growing on me. It's funny that I started my journey into IEMs two months ago as a basshead. The more bass, the better. But over two months, finding myself wanting a more neutral sound, or at least a relaxed V shape. Even in my Subaru with the good sound system, I find myself turning the bass down now. Let me evolve a bit before choosing another.

I think the KB02 is a good entry point to bone conduction. Effectiveness of the tech seems to vary from person to person and the low price would be a good way to understand if you would prefer to get higher end BC like the DMAs or a multi hybrid set like the Supermix 4. You might even be happy with the KB02, ultra budget sets can be very surprising. I was using a set of borrowed Supermix 4 for gaming (excellent btw) when I added KZ PRX planars to an order just to bump my total up to the next coupon tier. I returned the Supermix because the cheap PRX set (on a 4.4 balanced cable with a good source) sounded better to my ear for gaming and music. A tuning which matches your personal sound preferences can trump a technically better IEM.

"copy pasted my comment with the same question asked before" KZ PRX period it can compete with the Artti T10, only draw back is its harder to drive so having a Decent enough DAC can make them perfom at there best (jcally jm6 pro) for example, and the cable is dog water so you might need to replace that. i listened to polyphia music for a very long time and when i used this IEM's for the first time? i am in love of how they sound no joke. its only around 25$ so the extra money you have get a good DAC to power this bad bois and a better cable.

KZ PRX are similar to ARTTI T10 and they cost around 35$

SGOR Luna looks really good from what I can tell, just be advised that planar bass is different from regular dynamic driver bass, sometimes it can be missing some rumble and punch but it’s faster than DD bass and has more “slam” to it. I have the KZ PRX that’s very similar to the Luna and that’s my experience. If you would rather have the classic DD experience my recs are Inawaken Dawn Ms and KZ castor pro bass (more mid bass punch) or KZ Saga bass (more sub bass rumble)

https://preview.redd.it/s6ue2ai7u54f1.jpeg?width=904&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d588a891c02d5f8b794646cdb2f322d91f99c95 I grab a pair of prx from aliexpress for around 30€. Search well in ali and use coins.

great review, i have the prx and i pretty much agree with almost everything, indeed the prx is a great planar set, the only downsides is it being harder to drive and the cymbals sometimes sounds washy and have unnatural decay, i also did notice that i have some driver flex in my right side unit, did you experience any driver flex or pressure issues with your set ?

second that, i do have the prx and yes they do sound better with more power and volume, outstanding performance for the price.

well first of all, all planar drivers use same few drivers apart from KZ funnily enough they make their own drivers in house, so they are the same driver in different shells with some tuning changes. i have the KZ PRX and they are mighty good value and price to performance for just 30usd on AliExpress, planar iems are good but their QC issues and unit variation are a problem especially the KZ and budget ones you might get a good sounding unit and sometimes you get one that is too bright or have some weird notches in the treble and even channel imbalance, but when you hit a good unit they are very much worth it in my opinion.

all planar iems have QC and unit variations issues and the PRX especially due to the price and volume of sales and it being a KZ product, yes it does have issues

I use Kz PRX. Pretty nice.

Amazing iems. Only issue is my silicon tips don't fully fit to my ears so I bleed sound and bass in public. Which is not a fault of the iem. Sound quality is like water. I sold one to a local musician and he later said it's quality is nearly matching 800 usd professional grade studio equipment. I think KZ did a good job there. There is actually a soundstage. Crazy stuff

(most) Planar can't compete in bass with dd's. If you like sub bass rumble then planar is a bad choice. I have PRX and Rhapsody. Rhapsody wins hands down. Better quality and quantity. They also have nice [vocals.No](http://vocals.No) piercing or shouty heights,no metalic sound. You need short stem ear tips for them or you get ear canal pain.I Shorted the stock ones and magic.6,7-10 hours easy.

Yes,i saw that post and i eq them.They just cant compete with a decent dd like Rhapsody in terms of bass rumble. Rhapsody outperform them easy.Thx for reply tho. ( similar price )

Nice collection. Any U shaped tuning Iem recommendation? I really like the KZ PRX,except the planar bass. I keep mine at +8/9 db in subbass/bass region.But there is little to no rumble.PRX would be perfect with more rumble and impact. Any recommendations for a basshead iem( but without sacrificing mids and heights )

I have artti t10 and kz prx, in my opinion the prxs sound better.

I totally agree, in my opinion, the PRX are still the best IEMs KZ has ever made. Solid tuning, great detail, and they just sound right out of the box for a very low price.

Well, they are not deceived me. \ Posted in my Tidal>Shanling UA mini>KZ PRX \ Enjoying planar goodness, but well, you can keep beating a dead horse, and KZ keep doing successful launches 👌🏼. I couldn't care less about false morality and past problems, I'm just a consumer, not a judge.

Budget planars actually have a DD like bass and no noticeable planar timbre, your friend can go fine with the Sgor Luna, Artti T10 and KZ PRX, all of those offers an enjoyment other kind of iems for the same price usually don't. For the Luna and PRX you can just cable rolling, a cheap FiiO KA11 dongle dac does the job done for driving those bad boys, and of course eartips fitted for your friend liking, anyways my choice is trn t eartips, offering me the best bast and soundstage with those macro and microdetails i love. And being just 1 driver, takes eq like a champ so your friend can experiment with the tuning he likes the most, for me is the HBB target, and other targets are fine. Other redditors are talking about the Luna, I'm glad those iems having the attention and recognition it deserves.

I have both Luna and PRX, yes, the PRX have a smaller shell, but is kind of the same drivers (i don't know if it is the case) just different tunings. Awesome iems ngl.

Under 100 the TinHifi Dudu and the Artti T10 og. The T10 pro nah, is shouty and unnatural, with eq is fixable but nah, it's not an upgrade to the T10 og A honorable mention to the PRX, PR2 and Sgor Luna, especially the KZ x HBB PR2 is the best price/performance planar iem under 50 usd IMHO. The Aether is my favorite, but yeah, 170 usd msrp and an underwhelming package.

I have driver flex on both PR2 and PRX, really depends on tips.

Kz prx are very nice for the money. I'd go as far as to say a steal.

Imo edc pro, cca hydro, kz prx and kz zenith

My preferred, are KZ Zax and KZ PRX. Zax is better for plugging i to phone; prx needs chonky amp to sound best (planar).

KZ PRX. It's just $30 but sounds like $150. Big step up from the Tangzu. Otherwise if you wanna spend $100, the Aful Explorer is really good.

i would 100% recommend the kb02, it’s super cheap and so worth the money, i actually have them in right now haha ive tried the s12 2024 and the kz prx, so not that many, but the aether definitely cuts down on the planar sharpness that’s signature of the other two

Just received my PRX---previously used PR1 Pro. I'm not expert or anything and kind of an amateur enthusiast so I'll try to describe my experience with them by comparing them against each other to the various songs. So far I think the term would be that the PR1 Pro is more bright and the PRX is more warm. Device: HiBy R5-i. Balanced 4.4. new same cheapo foam tips on both sized S. No EQ. Same cable. Gain: low. 100% volume for maximum ear damage. Methodology: listen a few times and swap just iems. Compare segments of songs where I think I hear the most differences between the 2. song: Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (2001 remaster 96.0khz/24bits FLAC). Immediately off the bat the PR1 Pro in general sounds louder. The clang of cymbals at the start hit at a higher frequency. Vocals are a bit more shouty as well. The timbre I guess you can say is less fatiguing on the PRX. Soundstage of the PRX feels more wide and isolation of sounds and vocals is a bit more noticeable to me on the PRX than the PR1 Pros. song: Kali Uchis - Telapatia (acoustic) (44.1khz/24 bits FLAC) Once again right off the bat everything on the PR1 Pro is louder. First notes in the guitar string hits differently... not sure how to describe it but it just does? lol Certain notes and sounds seem to linger slightly longer on the PR1 Pro. Sibilance on the PR1 Pro on Telapatia is also more noticeable to me. Song: Kendrick Lamar - Squabble Up (48.0khz/24bits FLAC) Once again immediately louder on the PR1 Pro. Vocals are more shouty as they were with Rumours compared to the PRX. I'm not sure how to describe all these bass thumps but the way they're hitting is different. To me on the PRX the bass in general sounds more "clean". Contrasting the vocals to the bass it doesn't really flow well together. The treble is a tad too high and doesn't blend well on the PR1 Pro. There are also literal shouting sections in Squabble Up and they're borderline piercing on the PR1 Pro (something I never noticed before until testing them against the PRX). Song: Porter Robinson & Madeon - Shelter (44.1khz/16 bits FLAC) Once again everything is just louder on the PR1 Pro. In fact, after listening to this song with the PRX it's almost unbearable on the PR1 Pro---something I never noticed before. Because everything is just louder it gets a little over-bearing. It's not muddy per-se. It's just that on some songs the PR1 Pro is just too much noise all at once because it is louder. It's very evident on Shelter every time song builds up it's momentum. Near the end of the song it's where the song gets very energetic and the PR1 Pro takes the energy of that song and cranks it up to 11. Song: Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes (44.1khz/16 bits FLAC) There's some lingering notes and bass seems to hang around a bit longer on the PR1 Pro compared to the PRX. Sibilance also hangs on just a smidge longer on the PR1 Pro. Some vocal notes on the PR1 Pro are a bit sharper than on the PRX. === Overall they're actually quite different from one another. I think there will be times the PR1 Pro will stand out due to it's brighter sound signature but overall the PRX is a much better listen. It's much more balanced across the board. Just looked at KZ's supplied graphs on their site and yeah---almost all frequencies on the PRX is lower than the PR1 Pro which would explain why the PR1 Pro is overall just louder, brighter and a tad shouty. I'm definitely pleased with the PRX but may hang onto the PR1 Pro as backup or when I want to focus more on vocals at a lower volume. I spent several hours listening to them and then comparing the two. Compared it with more songs but reddit didn't let me post the comment (too long I guess lol)

Doing my best to remember what I'm hearing as more time is lost between swapping IEMs and comparing them at 100 and 80% volume. That said in Fleetwood Mac - Dream the vocals are more forward but not as harsh with the PR1 Pros at 80%. The PR1 Pro at a lower volume still sounds a bit more bright and energetic than the PRX at a higher volume. The tonality in the vocals is different in the PR1 Pro even at the lower volume. I would say the PRX is much more similar to my desktop set-up. In Porter Robinson & Madeon - Shelter the same pretty much applies. The song has a much more energy in the PR1 Pro even at a lower volume. Things are more still more forward even at 80% vs 100% PRX. The song is much easier to listen to at 80% than it was at 100%. The natural energetic sessions at the end of the song are bearable where at 100% PR1 Pro I mentioned there was just too much going on at once. But, with the PRX there's still better separation. I don't recommend listening to IEMs at 100% often. Which explains why I never noticed some of the "issues" with the PR1 Pro until last night. From low to medium-high the PR1 Pro is very pleasant to listen to. Bright, fun and energetic. The PRX at all volumes is quite the opposite. More relaxed/calm, warmer and I'm assuming more natural (since as mentioned it's closer to my desktop setup than the PR1 Pros). The PRX at all volumes blends everything together really well. PRX handles sounds better across all volume ranges.

PRX for sure. Imo tuned better than most other planar IEMs I've tried, very clean and smooth V-shaped signature that handles the upper midrange beautifully with a bit of brightness in the high treble, which altogether makes these technical monsters. The measurements for the PRX are excellent too, makes other planar IEMs like the ARTTI and Letshuoer ones that cost way more look utterly amateur. The only reason people don't like talking about the PRX as much as those ones is because it's KZ and because of the subpar PR3 and PR2 stealth revision issue. It's an insanely good value for ~25 dollars, just wish it had a stronger shell. It looks great, but the plastic shell feels a bit cheap and doesn't inspire too much confidence as far as durability goes (especially the nozzles). The SGOR Luna seems to be tuned very similarly to the PRX and costs about the same, while having better build quality and accessories in the box, but I haven't had a chance to try those yet.

The Wan'er II is great for the price, especially if you want something that puts vocals front and center. It is also probably the best package overall, as it includes a good cable and the Sancai eartips that a lot of people rate highly. The Tanchjim Bunny is also pretty great, especially the DSP (USB-C) version. The DSP cable basically serves as a DAC + amp, and applies an EQ to the signal going through it before sending it out to the IEMs, in order to make the Bunny sound more balanced. Not a fan of how it sounds stock without the DSP cable personally, but with the DSP cable on the default setting, you get something close to the "new meta" tilted diffuse field + bass boost tuning. It does deviate from this tuning a bit as it has a lot of added upper treble, but to me it doesn't sound excessively bright, just more detailed. You can also change the EQ profile of the DSP cable in their app, which is nice if you want try out some different tuning styles and find your preference. It's a safe option for most beginners. Keep in mind that, since the DSP cable terminates in USB-C, you would need a separate 0.78mm 2pin-to-3.5mm cable if you want to use it with devices that don't have USB-C, or if you want to use it with any other DACs or amps. A quality cable like this wouldn't cost much, so not really too much of an issue. You'd have to use software EQ to make any changes to the tuning though, and it is a somewhat manual process compared to the convenience of the DSP cable. The Zero 2 is a fair option as well, and imo is strictly better than the Gate and original Zero on all fronts (especially in the build quality and long-term durability). The tuning of the Zero 2 is very similar to the Bunny DSP other than in the upper treble, where the Bunny DSP is definitely brighter. The Zero 2 also has quite an early roll-off in the treble, which makes it sound a bit dark imo. Comes down to preference and included accessories essentially. If you want something a bit more laid back and dark, go for the Zero 2. If you want something brighter and more detailed/analytical, go for the Bunny DSP. Would also definitely recommend watching unboxing videos for both, so you can determine which package seems more worth it to you. For me, I did prefer the overall package of the Bunny DSP, but YMMV. All that being said, my highest recommendation for this budget would be the KZ PRX, which you can find for $20 - $30. It's my favourite set of IEMs from KZ so far, and probably my favourite set period for under $50. It's built well, sounds fantastic (V-shaped signature that doesn't have a scooped lower midrange and has a very clean and pleasant upper midrange presentation) and is the cheapest planar magnetic set you can find afaik. For the price, it's hard to beat, especially if you'd like to try a planar set and see what that sounds like. Punches way above its price class for sure. I will say, though, that the included cable and eartips are awful, so would definitely recommend picking up a decent QDC-to-3.5mm cable + some nice budget eartips to pair with them if you have the budget for it, or later whenever you do. I've found that they fit my ears nicely with the Penon Liqueur Orange (currently using these), DUNU S&S, Zhu Rhyme and Tangzu Sancai tips. Basically, any eartips that don't have too wide of a stem should fit securely. My Spinfit W1 and TRI Clarion tips kept slipping off the IEMs when I'd take them out of my ears, as they have wider stems, so you'd want to avoid similar tips for these IEMs. I would recommend a more shallow insertion depth (without compromising a good seal) for these, as I feel this really helps them shine in terms of resolution and soundstage. Of the ones on your list, the only ones I would recommend you stay away from are the Chu II. These have a full metal build, but have a tendency to fail fairly quickly due to condensation on the inside of the shell and connectors. As such, they are high maintenance and basically require storage alongside silica gel packets or something similar. Wouldn't recommend them due to these issues with long-term durability.

I get where you're coming from. I personally use JM-1 DF with a -0.8 dB/octave tilt across the entire audible band and a +6 dB bass shelf as my preferred target for EQing my IEMs (currently the Hexa), as this is what sounds closest to my monitors in my studio. Joel Merrifield, who did the calculations to derive JM-1 DF from 5128 DF, seems to prefer JM-1 DF with the same -0.8 dB/octave slope and a +4 dB bass shelf. IEF Preference 2025, that follows the "new meta" tuning very closely, is also essentially equivalent to JM-1 DF with the same -0.8 dB/octave tilt and a +5 dB bass shelf, but since Crin used a modified bass shelf outside of the Harman research plus a treble shelf instead of a tilt, there is a bit less mid bass and low mids than if he had used a tilt plus the standard Harman bass shelf. Essentially, it seems like IEMs are moving towards tilted JM-1 DF plus around 4 to 6 dB of sub bass as being closest to true neutral for most people, which I would personally agree with when comparing with my monitors. I'm aware that there are IEMs that do indeed have +12 dB of bass at 20 Hz, but it doesn't seem to be the norm. To be completely honest though, I do really like my KZ PRX which does indeed have about +12 dB of bass above neutral, which seems to work well for V-shaped sound signatures like on that set. It does come down to preference in the end, but, as far as I've seen, the 8-12 dB of sub bass boost kind of sound is already on the way out, now that there is a new meta for tuning with JM-1 DF and more accurate measurements on the B&K 5128. I think that previous style of bass boost does still work for V-shaped signatures though.

I'm sorry if it wasn't clear, but I use the PRX stock without any EQ whenever I feel like listening to a V-shaped profile. I only have my Hexa EQ'd to JM-1 with a -0.8dB/octave tilt and +6 dB bass. Like you mentioned, I'm not able to open sl0the's Squiglink either, but luckily Paul Wasabi has the PRX in his Squiglink. This is important, because PW's Squiglink is also 5128△ ready. To keep it simple, the target titled "△10 dB" is essentially the same thing as the 5128 diffuse field target with a -1 dB/octave tilt (practically indistinguishable from a -0.8 dB/octave tilt). The 5128 DF target is slightly different from the JM-1 DF target, but only starts having meaningful differences past ~4 - 5 kHz. So theoretically, you could AutoEQ the PRX to the △10 dB target using a range of 20 Hz to 5 kHz, and it should roughly equate to JM-1 DF with a -1 dB/octave tilt up to 5 kHz. Unfortunately, past 5 kHz, you're SOL for now until someone measures the PRX on a proper B&K 5128 rig, as JM-1 DF starts to deviate much more from 5128 DF past 5 kHz. It's generally a bad idea to AutoEQ past 6 kHz anyways for many reasons (mostly to do with fit variation and individual ear anatomy that affects everything past this range quite a lot between different people, even if the measurements were done on the 5128 rig), so up to 5 kHz will work well enough. After this step, it's easy enough to add the "standard" Harman bass shelf. You will have to do this manually in the Equalizer after pressing AutoEQ, as PW's Squiglink doesn't have adjustment capability. To do this, after AutoEQ, you can input another filter as follows: Type - LSQ / Frequency - 105 Hz / Q - 0.71 This is the exact same Harman bass shelf filter that is used in the "Bass" adjustment on some other Squiglink sites. You'll just be adding it manually in the Equalizer section of PW's Squiglink because the "Bass" adjustment isn't built in to his site. You can adjust the Gain value to taste. For a -1 dB/octave tilt as is used in this △10 dB target, I would say anywhere between 0 to +5 dB of bass can work well and still sound balanced, but feel free to trial-and-error until you find an amount that fits your preference even if it is more than +5 dB. Once all this is done, just hit Export Graphic EQ and import it into Wavelet. You can even adjust the Gain of this added LSQ bass filter starting at 0 dB and then adding +1 dB at a time and Export Graphic EQ each time, so that you have a range of presets with increasing bass adjustments that you can quickly flip through in Wavelet to find your preference. Edit: I've followed the steps above to prepare a bunch of Graphic EQ Presets for the KZ PRX (in theory should track closely with JM-1 DF with -1 dB/octave tilt, up to 5 kHz) that you can use in Wavelet [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L7xhW1e4xmOFctRzq0ZgDTI5K-QAjoUg), ranging from no added bass to +10 dB bass. Enjoy!

Thanks for this, as a person who listens to metal and owns PRX, this is exactly what I wanted to try on my set, to reduce the treble a bit. Will try this tonight, I already have boosted 500hz a bit for more mids, but never tried to EQ the treble.

Thanks so much for those settings, I have tried them and so far, I really like the change. Cheers 🍻

Arrti T10 is by far the best value, nothing beats it at its price. I bought a whole bunch of planars to see if I was missing out (planning to return the ones I don't keep) Kz PRX- pretty good, t10 is better Letshuoer S08- Great, trades blows with T10 but 2x the cost Kiwi Ears Aether- the best, but absolutely not 3x better. Hifiman Edition XS (Yeah I wanted to see what a planar headphone was like) Absolutely amazing for live music/ real instruments. Not so great for hip hop etc.

Zero Reds are overrated imo. Good for their time but there's much better now. Personal recs- Artti T10, TRN Shell, KZ Decet/PRX, Kelci AE, if you can stretch and want something truly unique, Kiwi Ears Etude. Great reviews but I haven't tried - KZ AM16-, Juzear Defiant There are SO MANY great IEMs below $60 in 2025. So much Chifi competition forced crazy value and innovation at that price. Whatever you buy, 90% chance you'll really like it, but 90% chance there's something out there you'll like even more. If you don't have much money - buy one, block this sub, never read about IEMs again, and be happy. If you do want to waste a lot of money - stay here, buy lots of IEMs, return/sell lots, and find your favourites.

Artti T10 is currently $69 AUD on sale at Amazon. I'd STRONGLY suggest it- the extra $20 gets you something a lot better. Cheaper 1DD suggestions like the Tangzu Wan'er 2 don't come close IMO. $50-100 is the sweet spot of value to performance. Alternatives- TRN Shell (more bass- better accessories) KZ PRX- (Planar almost as good as the T10) KZ Decet (a LOT of bass- 5 DD's in each ear)

Listening on my PRX's right now. Give it a nice amp and those things seriously rival $400 iems in some areas. Such a good driver!

KZ PRX sounds like it fits the bill for you, the only issue being they're pretty hard to drive.

Among KZs offerings, it's their least bright planar. However my ears are not a good judge of brightness as I'm very tolerant of bright headphones and iems, so if others can chime in then I'd be appreciative.

I like my KZ PRX. Downside is they need a lot of power, but sound incredibly detailed at any volume level, especially for a pair at their price. Their drivers are the descendants of the ones in the pic you showed.

Got the PRX for 22$ on AliExpress, should be delivered by the end of this week 😅

I've played with closed backs and the Hifiman he 400se v2 and planar IEMs (KZ PRX) They won't feel nowhere as massive, soundstage wise. But they have great passive noise cancelling, and imaging. You will be able to detect with great accuracy the placement of footsteps and shots, despite the in-your-head sensation.

The Zenith is the best one by a large margin for me, the Gale would be my second choice (EDX Pro 2 has the same tuning and about 2-3dB more bass, I prefer the balance of the Gale though, both are an incredible value for the price (+/-$8-9)). I have or had at some point the Hydro, PRX, Saga (both), Castor (both), Libra (hi-res and balanced), ZVX, ZVX Pro, Vader Balanced/Trio, ZS12 Pro X, EDC Pro, D-Fi and Polaris, of this sets I like the Saga Balanced the most.

SGOR Luna might be better abit terms of warmness, but the PRX might have more details and sparkles

PRX will have abit more treble details most likely SGOR Luna is a warmer set, but still has details

I won't recommend using in-line microphone with IEMs. Its still better to separate your microphone from the IEM. And for the IEM, I usually recommend going for Planar IEMs * SGOR Luna \* * Artti T10/T10 Pro \* * NiceHCK F1 Pro \* * Letshuoer S08/S12/S12 Pro \* * Kiwi Ears Aether \* * Kiwi Ears Melody \* * Shozy P10/P20 * Kefine Klanar * Moondrop Stellaris * TinHiFi P1 Max II * KZ PR1/PR1 Pro/PR2/PRX Or planar hybrids * Rose Technics/Roseselsa Aurora Ultra \* * Simgot EW300 \* * Simgot SuperMix 4 \* * Kinera Celest Plutus Beast \* * Kiwi Ears Canta * Moondrop May \* * Moondrop Rays \* * TRN White Tiger (\* recommended)

My choice would be the KZ PRX + JCally JM06 dac. The iem is on sale on AliExpress

TL;DR for those short on time or not inclined to read the entire review (tables are broken so I am using an easy paragraph with Pros and Cons until someone fixes it): **PROS**: * Very good technical performance and resolution and solid timbre for a cheap planar set * Weighty bass response while maintaining good speed in fast basslines * Good end to end extension for a planar set without becoming fatiguing up top * Scales well with power and doesn’t distort at higher volumes * Comfortable and well built shells **CONS**: * The low-end is weighty and thick but it’s evident that it’s a typical planar bass response * Hard to drive * The cable looks and feels cheap \---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Introduction KZ needs no introduction, and their PR series is no exception since we all know that it’s their planar series. After many other versions such as the PR1, PR1 HiFi, PR1 Pro, PR2 x HBB (with all the drama related to the mesh and no mesh versions, the tuning change and so on), PR3 and bla bla, the PRX comes as another version featuring a planar driver. Let’s see how it performs and how it compares against similar products. >*Disclaimer: the KZ PRX were sent to me by KZ so that I could write an honest review. This review represents my personal opinion on the set, it isn't promotional or paid content and I don’t get any revenue from the sales of this product. At the time of the review, the KZ PRX were on sale for about 50$ at Aliexpress.* https://preview.redd.it/9gfqsio7o86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec83552b551deb5fc0b802bbb7b95a4e9434b883 # Technical Specifications * Driver Configuration → 1 x Planar Driver (should be a 13.2mm unit) * Impedance → 15 Ω * Spec-sheet Frequency Response → 20Hz-40kHz  * Nozzle Diameter (widest point) →  6mm * Sensitivity → 94 dB * Cable → 1.25m detachable copper cable with 0.75mm 2-PIN QDC connectors * Plug Type → 3.5mm # Packaging The packaging of the KZ PRX is identical to every other KZ box. It’s a very simple and small cardboard and contains: * The KZ PRX * The detachable cable * One set of starline tips (S, M, L sizes) * One pair of foam tips * User manual https://preview.redd.it/2knwfrzbo86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3c17921ebdd47d530189d0a12ddd0dcacf61a62 https://preview.redd.it/ausluqzbo86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64b5aabbad6d997018c77792490d10fbac94e3b2 https://preview.redd.it/elfkf96eo86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f89a90a11b0a5ef535d1002c85c9a5fd137de21d # Design, Build Quality, Comfort and Isolation The design of the PRX is not really unique since the PR series always had this kind of design, but it’s a design that works and that I find pretty good-looking. The build quality is pretty nice, with resin being the star of the show when it comes to the shell’s material. The faceplate looks like it’s made of aluminum but something tells me it could be a painted plastic faceplate. In any case, the build quality is pretty good, no particular complaints here. Comfort is very good, isolation is average and in fact I prefer using these at home (probably, and I say probably, the faceplate is truly semi-open but I am not sure about it). https://preview.redd.it/fmkkpjoio86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63363da8907b7c5fcadc8ca2fc191c7022822256 https://preview.redd.it/l7i1rhoio86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18ed88dd0c0adac46394128b0e8482904b454a2a https://preview.redd.it/1jzkc7uko86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=735ba028a44d30f10e294b3f419023fdaa69150f https://preview.redd.it/besr18uko86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a3d5f46aacef534a25224ab49f468f96d41aa79 # Cable KZ has to upgrade their stock cables. This is just another cheap cable from KZ and there’s nothing “positive” I can say about it since other brands include better cables on average. The QDC connector isn’t a favorite of mine either. No more excuses KZ, it’s time to act. https://preview.redd.it/4ybp1jfro86e1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e254ef5031f20038732ad92f91a32ba303eb12e5 # Sound **GEAR USED FOR THE TEST** * DAC: Topping E30  * AMP: Topping L30, Fiio A3 * Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi A3, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra * Moondrop May’s DSP cable with PEQ=0 * Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Fosi DS2 * Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B * Bluetooth Adapters: KBEAR S1, KZ AZ10  * Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE, Elgato Wave XLR **Amplifier needed?** Some amplification is strongly recommended since the PRX doesn’t sport a very efficient planar driver and some power is gonna help. I really suggest picking up a cheap type-c dongle DAC at least since weak sources will give you low volume and could probably lead to disappointing performance overall. **Let’s speak about the sound.** The KZ PRX sound great, and it’s pretty much it. Timbre is fairly natural for a planar set, even though there’s still some planar timbre, especially in the upper registers and in the bass presentation. The low-end is emphasized on the PRX and this gives more weight to the left part of the frequency range, providing for a controlled yet speedy low-end that not only can keep up with fast tracks but that can also sound “natural”. In fact, planar drivers usually have a less natural bass response if not very boosted or heavily damped, but KZ managed to strike a great balance between note weight and speed that is super satisfying, also thanks to the sub-bass focus. Male vocals have a nice sense of warmth and are slightly influenced by the low-end emphasis, followed by gentle and intimate female vocals. The latter aren’t hot, they are never sibilant, and even though not the star of the show they are never left behind, which is another win-win situation for KZ. The upper-midrange is, in fact, surprisingly smooth. What about the treble? Well, the treble has some sparkle up top and the overall detail retrieval and resolution is above average for the price, but it’s far from being as fatiguing as on other KZ planar sets. For sure the PRX are not ideal for treble sensitive folks, but those those who will decide to grab a pair of these will be rewarded with a surprisingly technical yet controlled treble (which is hard to believe considering previous planar sets from KZ, but trust me).  The technical performance is very good for the price, with a pretty wide stage and precise imaging. Soundstage depth and height are average for the price, but the overall technical performance is definitely above average for an under 50$ planar set.  **Are they something I would use considering my taste and preferences?** Yes. The low-end is rich enough to enjoy some proper dubstep and drum ‘n bass, and the technical performance is very good too so I can also play some games with these and having proper pinpointing. I have been using the PRX since when I have received them and it’s a set that I would pick up for sure (and that I will recommend, at least until a better version comes up). # Some comparisons: **KZ PRX vs KZ x HBB PR2**  >I’ll be very brief with this comparison: the PRX sound better under every aspect.The PR2 have just a touch more details, but with a much more annoying and fatiguing treble. The PRX have better technical performance overall, better note weight, superior timbre, a more spacious soundstage, a much more natural vocal reproduction and it’s tuned in a better way in general. Cable, comfort, isolation and packaging are identical.Just skip the old PR2 and go for the PRX hands down: the latter are harder to drive but they will reward you. **KZ PRX vs SGOR Luna** >These are not very different and in fact the technical performance is very similar, but the PRX have better note weight and a more controlled upper-midrange with more natural vocals. The Luna are a touch faster and cleaner in the low-end and also have more lively and energetic vocals, but the PRX sound richer and warmer, leading to a slightly less neutral yet more natural sound reproduction. Both are pretty hard to drive. In terms of comfort, the PRX are better thanks to the smaller shells, whereas the Luna are bulkier even though their isolation from external noises is superior. The SGOR Luna win when it comes to the stock cable. The packaging of the SGOR Luna is slightly better but at the end of the day there’s not much difference: although the Luna come with more comfortable stock tips, the PRX come with an added pair of foam tips, which are not included with the Luna.I’d pick the PRX based on my own preferences, since I prefer better note weight and a richer low-end along with better comfort, but I also see the reasons why some would prefer the more energetic vocals on the Luna and their more neutral response. **KZ PRX vs NiceHCK F1 Pro** >This is fairly interesting honestly because the PRX are so close to the F1 Pro in terms of performance that I was surprised to compare these. Let’s say that the F1 Pro are a touch drier and faster but the PRX sound more refined and natural, with better note weight, better end-to-end extension and a less fatiguing, non-sibilant upper-midrange. The soundstage is more spacious on the PRX, imaging is mostly on par but the better soundstage of the PRX makes up for better layering and positioning of the various sounds and instruments. The F1 Pro are a bit easier to drive in general.Comfort is good on both sets, isolation is average on both sets but the F1 Pro isolate slightly better from external noises. Packaging, cable and accessories are an easy win for the NiceHCK F1 Pro. # Final Thoughts The PRX are a true surprise, especially considering the previous planar sets from KZ.The end to end extension is very good for the price, the note weight is on-point for a cheap planar, and the overall technical performance and resolution are above average. KZ has really managed to find a sweet spot between technical prowess and tuning that people wanted for a long time in the sub-50$ price range and I really struggled to find major issues with the PRX.  If anything, there’s still a bit of added brightness that treble sensitive folks won’t like, and a proper source is needed (and well, KZ seriously needs to upgrade the stock cable), but other than this there isn’t much to say if not “great job KZ, this is a strike!”.

I am usually not a fan of planars when it comes to daily driving an IEM (I like dynamic drivers more than planars because of their more natural timbre), but this is really good coming from KZ. From the PR2 to this the improvement is evident.

EDIT, Please ignore some of this, after much recent listening, I am fairly certain that there is likely to be a hearing imbalance between my left and right ears, and they do not hear frequencies in exactly the same manner. One leans towards more sensitivity in high frequencies, and the other towards bass frequencies, so this is not just a volume imbalance, but more. So I have to revise my opinions. Definitely the ZVX and the two copies of SAGA Balanced, which I own, in spite of my own hearing situation, their imbalance was beyond what I can attribute to my own hearing. I'll revisit the PRX, cos it could be my own ears !! Initial Post below : I own PRX, Polaris, 2 of the SAGA Balanced, ZVX, EDC Pro, Castor Pro Harman, Libra X, CCA CRA, EDX Pro X. The bad. ZVX paint started peeling within 48 hours of use, and within 4 months, one earpiece of the pair, had a drastically reduced volume. Both SAGA balanced pairs are no longer usable cos of imbalances between left and right in the pair - maybe I'll see if I can salvage a working pair from the earpieces in both pairs ! By and large one main issue with KZ/CCA is the possibility of level imbalances between left and right earpieces, it seems to be a bit more pronounced, compared to IEM's from other manufacturers. My other IEMs are the 7Hz Zero 2 and the ARTTI T10. The EDX Pro X, I bought 3, sorry this product is abominable, and has no redeeming qualities. Not sure who this is for. Poor quality at a low price, not worth the false economy of a cheap product. The acceptable. CCA CRA was my 1st IEM, and I loved the improvement over my AKG K702's. ZVZ was OK, improved high frequencies and clarity, but the channel imbalance and eventual unreliability, as well as the inadequate bass, makes this a buyer beware product ! Libra X was too bright. Way too bright, all the EQ in the world could not address this flaw. Only for treble heads EDC Pro is excellent - best of the sub $10 KZ's. Polaris is OK, but I would not call it one with clarity, a bit harsh. SAGA Balanced - great balanced sound, but unfortunately the product has manufacturing flaws, which I experienced on 2 examples. I loved it so much I ordered a 2nd one, but sadly there is an issue with the product reliability, and consistency. And that includes different frequency response between left and right, on my 1st pair. The excellent With a few caveats, the PRX is a superb product, but the stock ear tips, in my opinion, do not pair well with the IEMs. So with 3rd party ear tips, and some EQ to reduce the excessive high frequencies, it's a decent product, with lots of clarity, and a very respectable audio reproduction. At this time I am interested in one or more of these, to complement the PRX, which I am relatively happy with (once EQ's and using better ear tips) : KZ AM16 KZ ZA12 KZ Decet Not easy deciding between them. In the same way that PRX introduced me to a commendable budget planar, which would need me to spend a lot more, to get any better, these other three seem to be the best bang for the buck, as an introduction to All Balanced Armature, Hybrid, and Multiple Dynamic Driver configurations. My preference is for neutral, maybe with a little bass emphasis. Analytical is high on my priority list, Clarity is ultra important, and above all if I spend money on a product, it MUST be reliable.

I have some good news. Need motivates. Faced with the need to revert to the T10, which I know has definite issues with harshness, I was finally able to work out an appropriate approach to the EQ, which tunes out the "resonances" I had been unhappy with. Rather than focus on specific frequencies with narrow band parametric EQ, a few bands of broad band EQ, has finally sorted out the excessive high frequencies, without taking the life out of the audio/music and making it flat and boring. So I'm sticking to the T10, further to this revised EQ,, quite happy with it. using the Sonicfoam foam ear tips, and the revised EQ.

I agree 100%, I'm sticking with the PRX, now I can listen to it on all my devices, without having to EQ.

Part 1 I am so cautious about giving any advice, cos we have our own preferences. But just thought I may be able to help, cos of my own peculiar journey into this IEM and headphone and audio systems generally, which is both a hobby and a part time profession, cos I am also a mixing engineer, and musician. So for me I am always seeking the utmost clarity. Ideally without any excessive coloration. When I got the T10, it was a shock, like I was hearing sound for the 1st time, and I already owned several budget KZ dynamic IEMs. For a while the PRX took over as the top dog in my listening, cos I was hearing something I did not like about the T10, in spite of how good it sounded. The PRX is also pretty far ahead of any other dynamic IEM I have ever heard/owned, but it is still brighter overall, in a way compared to the T10. How do I properly describe the T10 (and the PRX is a bit similar but in my opinion at this time, which may change, the PRX is not quite in the same league as the T10). 1. Life like, as if you are in a virtual room with the performers. 2. Clear as if some curtain has been removed and you can now see/hear into the music 3. Shocking - in my case, it revealed like no other IEM has ever done, differences in the frequency response between my left and right ears. 4. Transients/Impulse response. Quick, super quick, every other listening device, including speakers, seems to be "compressing" the transients, almost like holding back the audio. For example I play piano, using virtual instruments running on the computer. Percussive instruments like drums and piano, have a snap that I do not hear on other IEMs. Yet things that are supposed to be smooth like violins and human voices, or flutes, come out the opposite - super smooth. so this super speed is extremely revealing, of what needs to be revealed, and not like a harshness over everything, but a highlighting of only what needs to be, i.e the transients in the recording, Stuff in the background stays in the background, things that need to pop out definitely pop out, if that is in the recording. 5. Space - O my O my, you hear the space in the recording, such as reverbs, and if you listen to an audio of a live event such as something recorded on the street, it is as if you are right there. 6. Stereo and Soundstage - Seriously, I have never heard anything like this - super wide, if there are wide elements in the audio, and sometimes, I can hear things as if they are coming from behind me. 7. Volume - because things are so clear, it is so easy to overdo volume cos the usual hint that listening volume is too loud (i.e distortion of the transducer ), is something I have not heard so far. So it is easy to listen to them loud, not that this is something I do. Yet it is also easy to hear details, when listening quietly, The T10 should be called the Revelation, cos it is the most revealing piece of personal listening gear, I have ever heard. I use it as a monitoring reference when listening to my mix, as I mix live events as an audio engineer, cos it is a device I can trust for its accuracy. It is very accurate, in my opinion. Bass. No bloat whatsoever. Very quick, starts and stops to bass and bass drum sounds, and all drum sounds, no smear whatsoever. Accurate. Shockingly accurate. Please note this aspect of the bass, being very accurate is especially improved with the right outer diameter and right inner bore diameter foams. It took me a while to get this right, had to try out various options, including options from the same manufacturer Sonicfoam. But once I got the right foams - stunning, even moreso than the best of the silicone tips I have.

Those are a bunch of not well know, or just not especially good iems, aside from the Kz PRX, however you would like to get some kind of dongle DAC with that one tho. Are these your only options avalible?

!thanks a lot for the nice reply. I was simply concerned because I also have the KZ PRX (my first planer) which is really power hungry and sounds bassy and distant with the JM6. I recently bought the Fiio Ka11 (still within return window), which makes the PRX sound amazing, hence I was motivated to order the Aether seeing a sale. So, I was just wondering whether to just keep the Fiio K11 or return it to order the cheaper Allegro with both 4.4 and 3.5mm

I agree! I totally forgot to recommend it ‘cause I’m too absorbed in my Aether nowadays lol. I returned my Artti T10 because I hated the harsh treble. PRX has smoother treble while still maintaining excellent details and wide soundstage. It is a very underrated planer set and a steal -at around $30. I got mine during the spring sale for $21!!

KZ PRX right now is the best Bang for buck planer you can possibly get. It’s really underrated because of the KZ aversion among a lot of people. I have both PRX and the Kiwi ears Aether. While Aether literally has no competition in the market for planer IEMs, PRX can definitely hold its own at it’s price range. Right now it’s a steal in aliexpress. Only drawback to PRX is that, you need at the very least an Allegro Pro/Fiio Ka11 to power it. Jcally Jm6 pro can also power it to some extent. https://preview.redd.it/1izf95e2ruve1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69f34f2a01dc2b6c957aa94358f7c9c694b1fad1

Not really, I use the TRN black pearl now. PRX is an absolute banger paired with it

Aether is literally a league of its own so let’s not talk about that. But for an initial cheap foray into the planer IEM realm, PRX has excellent layering, imaging and pretty wide soundstage. I’d say it even has wider soundstage than a lot of my high end hybrids. To be fair, the soundstage of PRX I’d say is comparable to T10 and S12, however both of those has harsher shouty treble and steeper prices. I usually use the PRX when I’m outside and Aether/ZS12 Pro X is my daily driver at home

It’s the most refined kz planar, and it’s pretty good. It’s a better pr2 v1.

After using the S12 ultra for a few hours, here's what I like and dislike so far: Likes: -Has that lite V shape sound signature and none of that weird & unnatural planar timbre, sounds very DD. -Small and comfy, great to listen/game for long hours. Build quality is great. -Got decent amount of accessories such as: a silica gel packet, 2 sets of ear tips, 3.5mm USB-C DAC, a modular cable and a compact case. Packaging is simple and compact. -The overall sound is warm, natural, smooth and musical with some sparkle. -Bass is speedy and clean. It has good rumble, punch and slam although it's a bit subbass focused. -Mids are balanced and neutral yet the vocals doesn't sound lean or lifeless. Sounds enjoyable on both male and female vocals. -Treble is well extended, decently detailed and occasionally sparkly without sibilance/fatigue. -Scales well with volume and sounds well balanced, no harshness or any other red flags. -Soundstage is a bit on the intimate side but still able to discern height, width and depth at a decent level. The same goes for imaging and layering. Dislikes: -Accessories could be better such as providing a cleaning brush, cloth and a wider case -Sounds unforgiving with poorly mastered tracks, so ymmv depending on your playlist. -Bass texture could be better and needs some more midbass quantity for that extra meatiness. -Not for those who want to analyze/dissect music. The s12 ultra is meant for those that enjoy music without thought. Not for treble heads/detail lovers either. -Soundstage, layering and imaging could be better especially for a planar driver. But the difference in tuning philosophy leads to a compromise TL;DR: I rate the S12 Ultra an 8.5/10. It's a competent, smooth & all-rounder planar IEM sounding like a good DD. Best to get it on sale imo (I got it down from $169 to $126 from Shopee).

Unfortunately I don't have any experiences with previous letshuoer IEMs. The s12 ultra is my first purchase from them. It would be best to ask jaytiss or audio amigo for a comparison between the 2.

I barely have any experience with planars. So far I've the kz prx and this. For sub $200 so far, the s12 ultra is great especially if you can get it at a discount for around $125. Kz prx sounded unnatural and the treble is peaky but the bass was good. The s12 ultra addresses those issues, a complete night & day difference.

I've the kz prx and didn't like how unnatural the vocals sound. But I liked the bass and treble cuz it scaled well with volume. Does the s12 ultra improve the overall timbre to make it sound more natural like DD?

Simgot EW300 and Kefine Klean are current stand out. if you want planar for that extra details, there are ARTTI T10, SGOR Luna, and KZ PRX are all under $70.

yup, if you want to try planar, get a decent cheapo dac-amp. or get plana iem that is in under $50 range, i suppose getting either SGOR Luna or KZ PRX with Fiio KA11 dac/amp will still at around $70-ish in total,

Depend on your tastes The current darling would be Edx2/gale for the cheapos. Zvx pro for great budget balanced tuning Zenith, kz flagship one dd with balanced tuning Prx, zenith like tuning on planar which gives less "impact" but more details. Require more power. --- Cca trio/vader balanced, for fun v tuning with ample bass for rock music AM16, thick ish fun v with better res via multi BA setup Vader pro, attempt of giving kz fun v tuning more resolution at cost of reigning in the bass tuning. --- Sonata, kz true flagship. Detail monster for the price. --- According to some reviewers in head fi Top 3 kz (well, ish) right now would be KZ AM16, KZ ZAX/CCA trio, KZ ZVX Pro.

in the price range almost anything is going to be just different tuning not a huge step above, you can try cca trio which is a 3 driver so it will sound slightly different or save a bit more and get a planar like sgor luna kz prx artti t10 they will definetly sound different and be better technically

Most companies that build iems have done a retune after hearing negative reviews or, more commonly, because of supply chain issues where something needs to be swapped out. If they think they can get away with doing it without announcing the change, they will do it. IEMs with clear resin shells are normally safer because of this. KZ is a real threat to the industry because they offer real value. Look at the prx for example. It has the exact same technology and surprisingly similar capabilities as the kiwi ears aether and timeless 2. They are a market disrupter and it doesn't sit well with the larger brands and the fans that buy those more expensive IEMs (fomo).

I have the T10, but a couple of weeks ago I bought a KZ PRX for simple curiosity (30 bucks on Ali), and I have to say I would rather take it for the PRX's..

I listen almost exclusively to electronic music (techno, progressive house, trance). The PRX's tuning is simply perfect, you don't have to play with the EQ, it's a perfect V-shape for electronic music. I'm always amazed at how well it can sound in such a price range. The T10 may be more technical, but it's not satisfactory for me in either bass (it could be more) or treble (it could be less).

I 100 % agree with your assessment. I read so many articles and posts praising the Reds so they were my first purchase and... I just don't hear it. Disappointed 100%. Tip rolling did improve the sound but it was still unsatisfying. It was just so... bland. I then bought Celest Wyvern Black for $25 and wow, what a difference. So clear, punchy bass, and in overall, a great sounding IEM. This led me to purchase the following: Celest Relentless, KZ PRX, KZ Zenith, and Kiwi Ears Aether. All sound amazing. While some on the list are more expensive than then the Reds, PRX (planar) and the aforementioned Wyvern are cheaper and both are leaps and bounds better than the Reds

Honestly I would still buy a dedicated planar IEM. I’ve read what you replied to others…..but to me, I question if you’re gonna be able to actually differentiate what you hear in a hybrid set, based on my experience with full planars and hybrid sets. Even keeping the whole square planar driver vs true planar driver debate out of this, a hybrid IEM with an actual planar isn’t going to give you a sound where you can say “yeah, that’s it, there it is, that’s the planar doing that frequency”. But that’s me……. Drop $50 or less and get the T10 or the PRX for even less. These are great examples of what a planar can do and if it’s just not for you, you’re not out much money. And for that money these 2 are the best planar IEMs. I’m not saying you can’t hear the difference, I just question if you could truly pinpoint what the planar is doing against the other drivers without listening to a straight planar IEM beforehand. I’ve got some hybrids with DD and BA, DD and EST, DD and planar and a few with all or most of those drivers. Pinpointing what the planar is doing over the BA or the EST is what I’m questioning.

If you like planar sound then consider the KZ PRX. They cost around 30 USD on ali Express. With the extra cash you have you can spend it do anything DAC like the TRN Black Pearl and a decent 4.4m balanced cable. I only recommend the black pearl because the PRX is a very power hungry set.

The KZ PRX are lovely with some power and eq

Hey u/ScrutoAudio! I just wanted to say your recommendation was spot on. I quickly fell in love with the Supermix after using my friend's unit a few times. I ended up buying one during the 12.12 sale! I also got the KZ PRX, which is awesome for genres where the Supermix doesn't quite shine. Thanks again for the great suggestion!

Hey! I also use the KZ PRX. Would you mind sharing those JM-1 DF Wavelet files? I tried to do the same thing on sl0the's squig link site since his site is the only one with JM-1 DF for KZ PRX but I can't seem to open it no matter what.

1. Timeless was a fast trick pony, but the budget planar game has changed dramatically since that set. KZ PRX is tighter and cleaner for significantly less. 2. Diminishing returns hit HARD in this market. What you *don’t* always get: significant leaps in clarity or detail, guaranteed better fit or build, or a sound you like more

I'm talking about the latest KZ planar, the PRX. I love mine and for solid reasons- KZ has a rocky timeline with their attempt at a planar series and the PRX is the result of those efforts. Totally worth it. I just bought the Simgot EA500LM and let me tell you- best resolution for the price. If you had to spend $200-$350 for an upgrade, you'd only get minor gains and diminishing returns. It hits the VALUE mark HARD. For some, it can be bright, but thats why it comes with 3 tuning nozzles that have their own unique tuning characteristics. So while it's a set that punches a couple hundred dollars above its price, it's because of the tuning flexibility and absolute technicalities. Most people spend **$1,000+** chasing the kind of engagement, dynamics and emotional connection I found in the EA500LM. That’s how good this thing is.

KZ ticked all the right boxes with the PRX. It's peak KZ planar for sure

KZ PRX can be had for 35-40$ and after some EQ ( not a v shape fan ) presents a “better” deal, but one has to factor in a new cable so maybe not hmm

Well I got many other sets one being 700$ just to paint a spectrum of my experience ..And I would not call PRX shit… I know KZ has poor history, and it is my only KZ iem but I got it out of curiosity and once eq’d I cannot complain. It is a solid iem and well worth the pocket money it costs.

Yeah the PRX is good only after EQ, accessories are typical KZ sh*t hah. But it being a planar it EQ’s very well and I can mold it with parametric EQ to sound like a way more expensive iem. But one has to have knowledge in this regard.

I heard that they are very spicy on the highs but never heard of the bass. Warm planarwise I have Artti T10 is pretty good KZ PRX is also very good but they are not as technical. Also some people really like S08

I prefer headphones but got some 50$ KZ PRX's to swap with my LCD-2s when the weight gets to me. They don't sound better but damn they sound good it's insane how nice the sound quality is for the price. If I were to ball out again I would get headphones over IEMs but speakers will probably be next on my list. I prefer the wider soundstage of open back headphones. The biggest reason too is because they are bad for the ears and get painful really quickly for me. I have to leave them at a pretty low volume compared to my LCD's due to it causing pain much easier. I already have somewhat bad tinnitus.

I've only tried the PRX's but the sound quality is absolutely nuts for the price. Pretty good value to me imo.

Audeze LCD-2's have been what I've been using for a long time. Tried my friends either moondrop stellaris or truthear hexa's when I visited him and was hella surprised. Barely even sounded like much of a step down and were quickly enjoyable. Ended up snagging the PRX's recently just to have something to swap between.

I just got my KZ PRX's in the mail today and have em hooked up to my NFB-15, used an EQ to tweak the sound a little bit. I'm blown away by the sound quality for these little 50$ pair of IEMs, really sick that quality like this is available for the pricepoint. I use LCD-2's and these barely sound like much of a step down from them. Perfect choice for when I'm on the go or if my LCD-2's are feeling too heavy, also having a second pair to listen to makes you appreciate the sounds they produce more.

Kiwi Ears Aether. Cuz bigger is better and it has the biggest 15.3mm planar driver. Just kidding. Jokes aside I find it is brilliantly tuned and balanced across all frequencies for my taste. Another of my fav is the KZ PRX. Its just cheap toy price of $22 to $25 on sale on aliexpress. Price to performance its the absolute best, no contest.

kz planars specifically are some of the most power hungry iems out there. you need a good source to power these properly

ive seen mixed things about the budget ones like applle dongle and jm6 pro not having enough power for kz planars. blackpearl i'd take though

The Space Travels are a good idea, with suboptimal execution. The nozzle design is too short to let you use most aftermarket eartips, which also pushes the shell of the earbuds, which aren't incredibly ergonomic, against your ears and can create pressure points. The non-verbal noises to tell you different modes is confusing, battery life isn't great, there's underlying hiss/processing noise. They do handle low latency bluetooth well, but I've also had one side disconnect when my phone is in my pocket on the other side of my body... KZ PR's could have cost 500$ if they came out in 2008. They're the perfect 2nd budget audiophile IEM, and an affordable intro to planar sound.